Medium Voltage Technician

As a global leader in Stainless Steel, we're seeking a Medium Voltage Technician to be part of our Central Utilities team in Calvert, Mobile, Alabama.

Objective: The Technician is responsible for maintaining, developing, dependable equipment matrices throughout our facility with a variety of predictive and proactive measures with a high focus on working safe. All safety programs (i.e.: green cards, Safe start, etc.) is mandatory to show ownership in keeping all site personnel safe.

Education, and

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Associates degree in Electrical Technology or higher
• +4 years’ experience working as Medium Voltage Technician
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrate experience in medium voltage distribution systems
• Skilled at interpreting protective coordination studies, testing and configuring protective relays
• Familiar with Arc flash and shock hazards of 35kV and below electrical equipment
• Experience doing Maintenance and testing of switchgears, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers
• Experience working with charge of motor controls, surge protection devices, metering, battery maintenance and testing
• Experience working with power monitoring and power quality
• Experienced at performing mechanical maintenance, overhaul and reassembly of medium and low voltage circuit breakers
• Experienced at electrical testing, including but not limited to primary current injection testing, resistance testing, dielectric testing, and thermal scans on medium and low voltage electrical systems
• Experienced on installation, commissioning and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distribution systems
• Experienced on installation and maintenance of high bay and exterior lighting systems (480V – 120V)
• Experienced on installation and maintenance of conduit and cable trays
• Experienced at utilizing electrical test sets to perform AC and DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, and other power system tests practices and procedures

Competencies and skills:

• Strong in mathematics and science, such calculus, statistics, and other advanced subjects
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Advanced logical and numerical skills
• Presenting technical information
• Working safe is paramount

Main Accountabilities:

• Protective relay maintenance for low voltage/medium voltage distribution systems.
• Maintenance of high bay and exterior lighting systems.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting of power distribution systems
• Perform highly complex service upgrades, reconditioning, retrofits, etc.
• May provide expert advice, training and technical assistance to support staff and train other employees.
• Able to work at extreme heights up to 200 feet in aerial lift

Shared Accountabilities

• Support Area Department Management Teams
• Collaborate with departmental engineers and support staff

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs and ramps) same as ability to walk long distances and demonstrate good balance on uneven terrain or maneuvering obstacles
• Ability to withstand exposure to elevated ambient temperature for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in extreme heat
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, dust and asphalt
• Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
• Ability to frequently use hand or fingers to handle or feel objects/materials
• Ability to work in areas with strong magnetic fields
• Bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by specific position
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to communicate utilizing radios, phones and/or intercom systems
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. utilizing proper lifting techniques
• Ability to safely use power and hand tools
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment for tasks and diagnostic purposes, including overhead cranes.

Salary rate: 34.…